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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1922
Page
1
Tifton reports over 100 bales ginned with season receipts 118 bales as of last night. Omega area shows a nearly equal intake. Many fields open as boll weevils persist, with hot days hastening opening. Most crop gathered by September first despite sap and soil issues.
Stocks and bonds valued about 150 000 from the estate of Inter M B Spence of Social Circle were sold at administrator's sale in Monroe on Tuesday noon and bought in by heirs and Atlanta financiers. The sale, the largest of its kind in Walton county, drew much attention and netted prices at or above par for most blocks. The late Dr Spence was wealthy and invested in gilt edge securities. Administrators Homer L Rowe and John R Spence conducted the sale and Sheriff J M Riley auctioned the securities.
Mrs W A Lyle lies critically ill at her Dixie street home after being found in a semi conscious state by her son Charles A Lyle and nephew E M Lyle. Doctors give close attention while family, including Dr W C Lyle from Atlanta and son Joe of Augusta, await improvement.
The Carrollton event runs August 30 31 featuring Governor Hardwick and experts like Dr A M Boyle and Dr Peter Bahnsen. Sessions cover hog diseases value of farm organization and cooperative marketing with tours for registered guests and a barbecus for attendees.
The second week jurors for the June term of City Court are listed for the adjourned term to begin August 28. The roster includes W. O. Barrow, W. R. Combs, H. A. Holder, G. W. Slay, W. B. Candler, W. E. Land, D. I. Jackson, J. N. Daniell, W. N. Duffey, W. H. Rowe, W. Wallis, E. H. Rainwater, J. F. H. Lassetter, H. L. Wilson, T. A. Cook, H. Brigman, L. Duncan, J. M. Walker, BR. Ringer, W. G. Norman, E. D. Jones, A. A. McCain, W. P. Hearn, W. Holloway, W. D. Nunnally, J. M. Johnson, M. F. Jordan, B. A. Simpkins, C. W. Henderson, J. M. Butler, F. L. Moore, J. B. Brock, A. F. Carnes, E. L. Adams, R. A. Lively, N. N. Johnson.
Turner County Board of Trade in Ashburn, Georgia advertises dairy pricing and land availability. It notes Chicago prices for cream, cooperative markets, live farm bureau updates, and new development with cheap lands. Dated August 10.
A list of jurors drawn by Judge Leon Hood for the regular September term 1922 of the City Court of Carrollton. Names appear with initials and codes for weeks and roles across two weeks, totaling 84 jurors listed.
Miss Ruth Steed of Atlanta was named chairman for Georgia by the National Association of Commercial Organizations Secretaries. The post acknowledges two years as secretary of the Georgian Commercial Secretaries Association and her national convention address on Women's Bureaus. Steed is daughter of Judge E. T. Steed and previously served with Carroll County Trade Board and the City Club staff.
Presiding Elder W. T. Irvine of the Tome district filled the pulpit at the First Methodist church on Sunday. He preached to a large, appreciative congregation and administered the Lord's Supper at the close, noted as a forceful speaker and warmly received by Carrollton residents.
Georgia egg output is valued near ten million dollars annually, according to Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railway agricultural experts. They note only about half of state eggs reach markets, while home consumption and poultry farming rise, especially in South Georgia where barn building and cattle, hog, hay, and grain production expand.
The Farmers Short Course schedule from A. and M lists speakers: August 7 Home Orchards Dr. T. A. McHatton. August 18 Poultry Mr. Wood. August 19 Dairying Mr. Marsallat. August 19 Marketing Mr. Ragsdale with potato grading demos by County Agent E. T. Jackson. Prof. Ingram and Agent Jackson offer more information.
The Business Men's Bible class and church ladies held a watermelon cutting at 108 Maple Street, Monday evening at 7 o'clock. Guests gathered after the prayer meeting service at the Presbyterian church, sharing fellowship at the Dozier home.
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